Papercuts

(Paperihaava)

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Where does it come from,

this combative spirit

that claims to seek truth,

but masks the sullen discontent

of one who defines their self-lament

as a source of sanity,

regardless of the vanity

that drives the insane

drive to deny all deemed others

their right to fly?

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Ego planted in between

the naysayers and the seen,

chasing after minute blemishes

to parade themselves as they are,

claiming distinction

to avert extinction

and save us all.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall,

can you show them

where the call

comes from and ends?

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The truth is, my friends,

not one of these claims

is made in the name

of the All that is all.

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Dare to look in the mirror.

Vision will be so much clearer

if you see me in the reflection you see,

and it finally dawns on thee.

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Not two or three.

Recognize the you in me.

You I am proud to be.